ARAU: Newly appointed Perlis Mentri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has pledged to maintain unity and rapport among Perikatan Nasional state assemblymen, comprising PAS and Bersatu representatives. Abu Bakar, who is the Kuala Perlis assemblyman, welcomed the decree from the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, urging all Perikatan assemblymen to unite and collaborate for the well-being of the state and its people. He told reporters this after his appointment and swearing-in ceremony as the new Perlis Mentri Besar at Istana Arau here on Sunday (Dec 28). On the state executive council lineup, he said minor reshuffles will be undertaken and that the portfolio distribution will be balanced between PAS and Bersatu assemblymen. Abu Bakar also conveyed his appreciation to former Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli for his contributions in the three years he led the state, which ended on Dec 25 due to health reasons.- Bernama

Source: The Star December 28, 2025 16:05 UTC